Harman Photo Gloss FB
By Shutterbug Staff October 25, 2007 — The third paper in Harman’s pioneering inkjet range, Photo Professional Inkjet Gloss FB AL paper, is available in Letter, B, Super B and A2+ (17x25") sheets, as well as 17”, 24” and 44" rolls, this latest addition to the Harman Photo Professional Inkjet paper range continues Harman’s tradition of supplying the photographer with true fiber base inkjet papers for high quality giclee printing.

It compliments the company’s existing Matt FB Mp and Matt FB Mp Warmtone papers, which were unveiled earlier this year. All three papers are manufactured entirely at Harman’s dedicated production facility in Mobberley, England.

Even more notably, all three papers - the new Gloss FB AL included - employ real photo fiber Baryta. Widely associated with premium quality silver gelatin papers such as Multigrade FB, Baryta is a special coating that is traditionally applied to a fiber photographic paper base prior to coating with the emulsion layers. The technical benefits of the baryta layer are said to include greater detail and definition, extended tonal range and excellent archival properties. In addition, baryta coated fiber papers have a unique look and feel which have become the standard for fine art photographers worldwide.

This fine art feel is further enhanced by the paper’s weight. At 320gsm, Gloss FB AL enjoys a strong resemblance to a traditional photographic print.

The Gloss FB AL also employs a unique nanoporous Alumina coating. This ensures a smooth gloss finish that really brings both color and black and white images to life. An additional feature is the use of new anti-curl technology, which ensures the paper lies completely flat, both before and after printing.

More information about Harman and its entire range of products can be found at www.harmantechnology.com.